Stinging Nettle Color – #495d39: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Stinging Nettle color hex code is #495d39, and it is composed of 29% red, 36% green and 22% blue.
Stinging Nettle is a dark, muted, and cool color at 39% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 7.22:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Stinging Nettle color (#495d39) against light backgrounds.

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Stinging Nettle Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Stinging Nettle, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #495d39 |
| RGB | rgb(73,93,57) |
| HSL | hsl(93,24%,29.4%) |
| CMYK | 22, 0, 39, 64 |
| HSV | 93, 39, 36 |
| RGB % | 29, 36, 22 |
| XYZ | 7.4, 9.5, 5.3 |
| LAB | 36.9, -14.6, 18.2 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Green |
| Saturation | 39% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 7.22 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 2.91 (fails WCAG AA) |
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